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Kosovo Confirms First Two Coronavirus Cases

Kosovo on Friday confirmed its first two cases of coronavirus, as the authorities test more people. The announcement was made at a joint press conference of Prime Minister Albin Kurti and the Minister of Health, Arben Vitia. They said two of 15 suspected cases had tested positive for the virus. Both had arrived recently from Italy, by far the worst affected country in Europe.

Pope Francis' charity offers 100,000 euros for migrants

Pope Francis has offered 100,000 euros to the Greek branch of the Catholic humanitarian organisation Caritas to support its work with refugees and migrants on the islands.
The amount was delivered to Caritas Hellas by the Papal Αlmoner, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, who visited the state reception facility for migrants near the village of Moria in Lesvos.

Difficult situation in Serbia and Bosnia following floods

VIENNA - The Austrian humanitarian organisation Caritas said on Tuesday the situation in the areas of Serbia and Bosnia-Herzegovina hit by the May floods was difficult.

The situation in the flood-hit areas is still very difficult and the weather is not allowing people respite, Caritas President Michael Landau stressed in comment to new floods and rainfall.